Holly Willoughby's This Morning statement in full as she addresses Phillip Schofield scandal for the first time
05.06.2023 - 11:34
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Holly Willoughby has made her first major statement since the Phillip Schofield scandal unfolded as she returned to This Morning. The presenter hasn't been seen on screens since her former co-star 'stepped back' from the daytime show before admitting to lying to her about his relationship with a much younger ITV colleague.
Holly, 42, took a fortnight off of presenting duties after making the decision to take an extra week's break before her planned half-term holiday after Phillip suddenly quit after more than 20 years on the famous sofa, claiming the show had 'become the story' amid claims of a rift between himself and Holly.
It has since been further reported that the friendship between Holly and Phil is on the rocks after he admitted to the 'unwise but not illegal' affair. Following his bombshell statement, Holly later released her own saying that she felt 'hurt' that she had been lied to.
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It has since been reported that the friendship between Holly and Phil is on the rocks after he admitted to the 'unwise but not illegal' affair. Following his bombshell statement, Holly later released her own saying that she felt 'hurt' that she had been lied to.
Appearing in the ITV studio,Holly opened Monday's episode of This Morning by saying 'Hi' and thanking co-host Josie Gibson for being there with her.
She then directly faced the camera and said: "Deep breath," before saying it felt strange being on the programme without her former co-host Phillip Schofield.
She said: "Firstly, are you ok? I hope so. It feels very strange indeed sitting here without Phil. I imagine you might have been feeling a lot like I have, shaken, troubled, let down, worried for the